Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-04-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2187 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 10, 2026 Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:31 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rabbi Max Antman, Visiting Rabbi of Congregation Sukkat Shalom. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. This week, Jewish communities all around the world will read a seminal verse from the book of Leviticus: ?????? ?????? ???????? ????? ????????????? You must maintain the ability to discern the holy from the profane (Lev 10:10) The biblical commentators understood this as an intellectual and moral imperative: to distinguish between that which brings holiness into our world and that which disgraces it. And to act in a way that uplifts the holy. Not just for us, but for the sake of future generations. In this time of intense political and social hostility, of fractured faith and hardened hearts, it is incumbent upon those in leadership to look beyond that which divides us and work in accordance with this ancient 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2188 call. So that we, our children and all generations to come, have an opportunity to experience a world of holiness, of goodness, of justice, and of peace. rd As the sages of the 3 century taught: ???? ??????? ????????? ,???????? ?????? ??????? In a place that lacks humanity, strive to be human (Pirkei Avot 2:5), Amen. Senator Dunbar led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the seventy-ninth and eightieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 289 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on April 2 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289 (brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 1, SLA 2026 Effective Date: See Chapter 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2189 HJR 29 Message dated April 2 was read stating the Governor noted the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RES) Supporting the extension of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024; supporting the continued national prohibition on Russian seafood imports effected by Executive Orders 14024, 14068, and 14114; and urging the President of the United States, federal agencies, and the United States Congress to consider additional measures necessary for prohibiting the importation of Russian seafood into the United States and to maintain and strengthen federal measures that ensure fair trade, protect the state's seafood industry, and promote sustainable and ethical seafood production. Legislative Resolve No. 25 Messages from the House Message dated April 8 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 280 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Multistate Tax Compact; relating to apportionment of income to the state, including the apportionment of income of broadcasters, financial institutions, and telecommunications service providers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2190 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the following appointee. A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Regulatory Commission of Alaska Julie Vogler Signing the report: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Merrick, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. Report dated April 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee held a hearing on the following appointee. A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Regulatory Commission of Alaska Julie Vogler Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Claman, Dunbar, Rauscher, Kawasaki, Myers, Wielechowski. SB 204 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to substitute teaching; and relating to the qualifications of school board members" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 204(EDC) Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Stevens, Bjorkman. Signing do pass: Senator Yundt. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2191 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 247 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 247 "An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; and relating to licensing of school bus drivers" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(CRA) "An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to enticement of a minor; relating to unlawful exploitation of a minor; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; and relating to licensing of school bus drivers." Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Vice Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Yundt. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Family and Community Services Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 258 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 258 "An Act relating to contracts for the licensing of software applications." Signing no recommendation: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Merrick, Yundt. Signing do pass: Senators Dunbar, Gray-Jackson. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2192 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 47 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 47(JUD) am "An Act relating to distribution of a forged digital likeness; relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to distribution of a generated sexual depiction; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; relating to licensing of school bus drivers; relating to civil penalties for an organization that facilitates the generation of child sexual abuse material; relating to social media and minors; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 47(CRA) "An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to enticement of a minor; relating to unlawful exploitation of a minor; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; and relating to licensing of school bus drivers." (Title Change SCR 20) Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Vice Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Yundt. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 9, zero Department of Family and Community Services Fiscal Note No. 10, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 11, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 12, zero, Alaska Judiciary System Fiscal Note No. 13, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2193 HB 176 The Education Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(EDC) Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Yundt, Bjorkman, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SJR 28 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and the H-1B Program for specialty occupations in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(L&C) Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services. Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Merrick, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2194 HJR 18 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) am Supporting the continued development of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project; recognizing the importance of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project to the economy of the state, energy independence, and national security; and urging the United States Congress, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, and relevant federal agencies to take all necessary actions to expedite the success of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Supporting and recognizing the importance of a natural gas pipeline project in the state; and urging the federal government to take all necessary actions to expedite the state natural gas pipeline project. (Title Change SCR 18) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Claman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Myers. Signing amend: Senators Rauscher, Kawasaki, Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Senate Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the state's regional educational attendance areas; and celebrating the enduring contributions of the state's 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2195 regional educational attendance areas to public education, local leadership, and community life in rural areas of the state. was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 18, supporting the continued development of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project; recognizing the importance of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project to the economy of the state, energy independence, and national security; and urging the United States Congress, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, and relevant federal agencies to take all necessary actions to expedite the success of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm. was read the first time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2196 SCR 19 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 35 SENATE BILL NO. 35 "An Act relating to transportation network and delivery network companies" was read the second time. Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2023. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; and relating to occupational accident insurance" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) will advance to third reading on the April 13 calendar. SB 167 SENATE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed" was read the second time. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2197 Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2139. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain benefits, including the permanent fund dividend; relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 13 calendar. SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers" was read the second time. President Stevens stated SENATE BILL NO. 252 will advance to third reading on the April 13 calendar. SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Stevens stated SENATE BILL NO. 230 will advance to third reading on the April 13 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 41 SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to mental health education" was read the third time. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2198 Senators Hoffman, Cronk moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to mental health education." Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to mental health education" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 41 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Tilton and so, SENATE BILL NO. 41 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring – Julie Varee Senator(s) Tobin, Wielechowski Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senators Bjorkman, Hoffman, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 17. Without objection, Senators Bjorkman, Hoffman, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt were excused. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2199 SB 282 Senator Merrick, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent the Community and Regional Affairs Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 282 "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 10, after noon. Without objection, Senator Kawasaki was excused. Announcements SB 259 Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 259 "An Act relating to an optional municipal limit to increases of the full and true value of property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode by a resident" for the Labor and Commerce Committee meeting on April 15. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 41 SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to mental health education" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2200 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 13, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2201 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 250 DATA CENTERS, UTILITIES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 210 INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE EDUCATION + HB 125 BOARD OF FISHERIES MEMBERSHIP Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ EDUCATION Apr 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HJR 39 WAIVE VISA FEES FOR TEACHERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Presentation: History of Alaska's Regional Educational Attendance Areas by Alaska Department of Education and Early Development + SCR 17 REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2202 FINANCE Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 154 HOME CARE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADV BOARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 173 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 17 DISABLED VETERANS: RETIREMENT BENEFITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 48 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 126 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; PLACEMENT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 184 AIDEA FINANCE WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOP. -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2203 FINANCE (continued) Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Overview: University of Alaska FY27 Budget Closeout Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HJR 32 RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 187 SCHOOL NUTRITION/MEAL: PROHIBIT FOOD DYES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 261 UNHOUSED YOUNG ADULTS: IDS, BIRTH CERT. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2204 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives: Stacia Miller Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Edward Barrington and Walter Campbell Board of Examiners in Optometry: Charles Rudstrom and Kathleen Rice Board of Nursing: Ashley Scholle Board of Pharmacy: Rebekah Balmes and Lillian Okpaleke Board of Dental Examiners: Travis Perkins Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ JUDICIARY Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 239 CRIM. NEG. HOMICIDE; FAILURE TO ASSIST **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Steve Meyer, State Board of Parole & M. Grace Salazar, State Commission on Human Rights -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 239 CRIM. NEG. HOMICIDE; FAILURE TO ASSIST -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Commission on Judicial Conduct: Aldean Kilbourn, Donald McClintock III, and Jane Mores -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 247 GENERATED OBSCENE CHLD SEX ABUSE MATERIAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2205 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 217 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 110 SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 272 HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 111 DIGITAL PRODUCT REPAIR -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 121 HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWABLE CHARGES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + The Committee Will Gavel in at 1:45 pm + HB 243 BARBERS & HAIRDRESSERS BD LICENSING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 259 PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT INCREASES Uniform Rule 23 Waived Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ RESOURCES Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SJR 20 CLEAN UP MARINE DEBRIS += SB 208 AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASES += SB 226 HOMEMADE FOOD; REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING += SB 192 EVACUATION DESIGNATION LEVELS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2206 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2207 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 282 MILITARY: JT ARMED SVCS COMMITTEE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Presentation: Disaster Management by Bryan Fisher, Division of Homeland Security, and Angela LaFlamme, Legislative Liaison Department of Military and Veterans Affairs + SB 195 SLOW ONSET DISASTERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HCR 9 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Overview: Voter Initiatives This Hearing is Being Convened Per AS 24.05.186 This Hearing Will Include Overviews of All Election Related Ballot Initiatives That Have Been Certified for the 2026 Election Cycle This Will Be An Opportunity For Members of The Public to Learn More About Each Ballot Initiative Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ TRANSPORTATION Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Pavement, Paving/Treatments, and Asset Management (Continued From March 24) by Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2208 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 10:45 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Budget Close Out **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ CORRECTIONS Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + Department of Corrections FY27 Budget Closeout \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:40 PM + Overview: Department of Environment and Conservation Senate Finance Subcommittee Budget Close Out \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 12:15 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Presentation: Subcommittee Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ FISH & GAME Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Budget Close Out \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ GOVERNOR Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:25 AM + Governor Budget Subcommittee Closeout HEALTH Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Presentation: Subcommittee Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2209 JUDICIARY Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Courts FY27 Budget Closeout \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Budget Close Out **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ LAW Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM + Department of Law FY27 Budget Closeout \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ LEGISLATURE Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM + Legislature Budget Subcommittee Closeout \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Overview: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Senate Finance Subcommittee Budget Close Out \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ NATURAL RESOURCES Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:50 PM + Overview: Department of Natural Resources Senate Finance Subcommittee Budget Close Out \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2210 PUBLIC SAFETY Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:00 PM + Department of Public Safety FY27 Budget Closeout \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Budget Close Out \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 15 Wednesday Adams 519 5:15 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes a. March 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes IV. Sanctioning of Charitable Events a. Kenai River Junior Classic Ted Stevens Kenai River Classic Kenai River Women’s Classic b. Stevens-Hoffman ‘Adios’ Retirement Roast & Toast benefiting i. Food Bank of Alaska ii. Kodiak Women’s Resource Center iii. Tundra Women’s Coalition V. Committee Business a. Bethel LIO Lease Renewal No. 1 b. Legislative Procurement Procedures Amendment c. Computer Equipment Hardware Refresh d. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Update VI. Executive Session a. RFP 681—Chambers Lighting VII. Adjourn **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2211 TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION FUNDING Apr 10 Friday Davis 106 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Presentation: Shared Responsibility in Education Funding by Peter Micciche, Mayor, Kenai Peninsula Borough + Presentation: An Overview of Required Local Contribution by Conor Bell, Analyst, Legislative Finance Division Presentation: Local Contribution and Mill Rate by Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League Presentation: Federal Education Funding in Alaska Kelly Manning, Deputy Director Deb Riddle, Operations Manager Courtney Preziosi, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Administrator Monique Siverly, Operations Manager Heather Heineken, Director, Finance and Support Services, Department of Education and Early Development Presentation: Impact Aid Transition in New Mexico, by Bill Soules, Senator, New Mexico State Legislature **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Davis 106 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Understanding NAEP and Educational Funding, Paul Thomas, Professor of Education, Furman University Presentation: NCSL: Federal Accountability and Assessment Requirements by, Austin Reid, Federal Affairs Advisor, National Conference of State Legislatures Presentation: DEED: Demonstration of Alaska's Statewide Assessments by, Kelly Manning, Deputy Director of Innovation and Education Excellence, DEED Karen Melin, Assessment and Standards Administration, DEED **Streamed live on AKL.tv** \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 2026-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2212 OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: "Drill Down on Oil & Gas" Larry Persily, Former Federal Coordinator for Alaska North Slope Gas Pipeline Projects Sponsored by Senator Giessel and Representative Mears Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Alaska Youth for Environmental Action: Eva Meyer, Siena Farr, Maddie Bass, and Atagan Hood Sponsored by Senator Dunbar Apr 14 Tuesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Delivering Health Care to Southeast Alaska Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Matt Carle, Senior System Director, Brand & Engagement, Tribal Relations Maegan Bosak, Federal & Agency Affairs Director Sponsored by Senator Jesse Kiehl Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Alaska Fentanyl Response Project Sandy Snodgrass, AK Fentanyl Response Sponsored by Senator Wielechowski